Our verdict
- Our top pick in best Air Jordans
Pros
- Sturdy and durable
- Great every-day sneaker
- Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Hommage an Home Größe 7.5 861428-061 Authentic
- Breathable
- Good ground feel
- Neoprene sleeve boosts comfort
- Variety of colorways and materials
- Okay grip on clean courts
Cons
- Minimal cushioning
- Subpar traction
- Sloppy fit
Audience verdict
- Top 5% most popular basketball shoes
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on Brown and Black Dominate on This Air Jordan 1 Low | Air Jordan III Nike Roshe Run customs
Like many Air Jordan Retros, we realized that AJ 6 is going to be most appreciated by people who won't play in it. Yes, it still has the chops that once made it great, but today's game has already seen a lot of better and cheaper techs. Though still functional, the AJ 6 just cannot compare anymore performance-wise.
Who should NOT buy the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Vachetta Tan
Quite frankly, anyone who has tried playing in more modern shoe options will surely have something negative to say about the AJ6. They are better off buying A REALLY GOOD SELLER AND NOW MY MAIN JORDAN CONNECT. The recent Air Jordan 37 or Nike Air Jordan 1 Low University Gold Herren EUR Gr 46 US Gr 12 NEU 553558-700 brand new with original box Air Jordan XXXVI Men CZ2650-101.
on Brown and Black Dominate on This Air Jordan 1 Low | Only grippy on clean courts
After playing on these shoes, we learned that the traction of the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Vachetta Tan worked pretty well on pristine courts. However, to keep it that way, we had to wipe the outsole frequently.
Honestly, we thought that the traction did not look impressive. It is quite flat, with no tangible traction pattern. We found that it needs to be wiped all the time and we also suggest bringing a lint roller if you want to keep the grip. Otherwise, you will get a lot of slip, especially on the lateral side.
on Brown and Black Dominate on This Air Jordan 1 Low
We felt that this Jordan basketball shoe had unimpressive cushioning, and we sensed it most especially during on-court action.
The 6th iteration is denser than the 5th. We believe that the Air units on it are not the greatest source of cushion. We actually experienced soreness in the joints (knees especially) after playing in the Jordan 6. In addition, we thought that the shoe’s insole was made of thin, cheap foam so we recommend replacing it with something thicker and more cushiony.
But if you plan to wear the shoes casually, we can confirm that there won't be any problems.
Ground feel is much better though
We found that those who favor court feel above cushioning may like the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Vachetta Tan. We noticed that the forefoot is fairly low to the ground which could be ideal for guards.
Looks that can turn heads? The AJ 6 surely has it!
Like many other retro Jordans, such as the AJ 11 and AJ 12, the Air Jordan VI scores high in the style department. It sports a clean look that is bound to turn heads on and off the hardwood.
We especially loved the embroidered Jumpman logo at the back and the “Sport Blue” colorway.
Aside from that, the beauty of this retro Jordan is that it comes in a wide variety of color options.
Materials differ depending on the colorway
The fit and feel of the Jordan 6 is influenced by the materials used in its upper. The iterations with full-on leather or suede uppers appear to have better support, while shoes with mixed materials can give more flex in the forefoot.
Nike Air Jordan 13 RETRO LUCKY GREEN Mens UK 8 EUR 42.5 DB6537 113
While the overall in-shoe feel is comfortable, the fit is not as locked-in as we would wish in a performance shoe.
We had to really tie the shoelaces tightly to achieve a secure fit. But it ended up warping the shoe shape for us. We recommend getting a thicker insole if you want less volume in the shoe as well as using every eyelet when lacing it up.
We also found the lacing system to be complicated as we had to make it tougher than it should to get a solid, locked-down fit. We weren't happy with the ankle support either. It is not as good as we expected from a shoe that rides so high up the ankle.
Surprisingly well-ventilated
We are impressed with how breathable the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Vachetta Tan turned out to be. We attribute this to the shoe’s airy perforated tongue, collar, and side panels.
Durability, check!
Even with all the imperfections, we agree that this shoe still felt sturdy and well spare together. We predicted it to last a long time.
